Editor's Note

These last warm days of late have been wonderful but those chilly nights are surefire signs of what’s to come, and we know it. The crops are off the field, fruits and vegetables have been preserved, the to-do list for Thanksgiving dinner has been started, and yards are being prepared for the end of the month when little ghosts and goblins will knock on doors, yelling “Trick or treat!” on Hallowe’en night. There is much to do at this time of year.

While I've avoided hopping on the PSL train and abstain from anything pumpkin spiced in general (including pies), I do appreciate a good pumpkin display in stores and markets. Pumpkins signal the end of harvest, the height of fall, and a time to express gratitude for what one has, even if it doesn't seem like much in comparison to others. Gratitude is gratitude, big or small, and expressing it on a regular basis—and not just around the Thanksgiving holiday—goes a long way in helping to develop a healthy mindset.

I'm thankful to be a part of this magazine and to work with people of integrity. I'm proud of the creativity I see from the photographers and writers who make these issues so beautiful. And I’m thankful for each one of you who takes the time to read and witness what we’ve put together. Thank you for your feedback and your support and your words of encouragement. I am grateful for it all.

– Twyla